Polish Potato Pancakes, Easy Potato Pancakes | Jenny Can Cook

Step 1

Place peeled & chopped potatoes and onion into a food processor. Process for about 30 seconds until lumps are gone.

Step 2

Place in a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl and let drain for 5 minutes or longer.

Step 3

Carefully pour off the drained liquid but keep the white starch that’s settled on the bottom.

Step 4

To the starch, add the drained potato/onion mixture, egg, flour, salt, & pepper.

Step 5

In a cast iron skillet, heat 1/2 teaspoon of oil over medium heat. Spoon 1/4 cup mounds into pan, flattening each one to an even thickness.

Step 6

Cook about 3 minutes per side, adding 1/2 teaspoon oil as needed. If not using cast iron, cook over med-high and they make take a little longer. (You can keep them warm in a 200° oven on a paper towel-lined pan.)